Square waves form when two wave systems collide, creating dangerous ocean patterns that threaten boats and swimmers.

Waves — generation and types. Waves provide about half the energy to do work at the coast. Ocean waves are generated by wind blowing over the ocean surface. The stronger the wind, the longer it ...

Late last year, a massive ocean swell caused by a low pressure system in the North Pacific generated waves up to 20 meters ...

The physics of the ocean wave at the surface has its power in the wave length ... But understanding how the ripples form on ...

The 12-million-gallon basin can replicate any ocean wave situation in the world, which is ideal for testing equipment and scale models of boats. Follow BI Video: On Twitter More from Military ...